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BK58 FYN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,662 mi
Last recorded46,662 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 FYN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2022 46,662 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand break travel too high (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger has corroded an snapped by or just after the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel foot break travels to the floor whilst breaking (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn cracked perished with excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn cracked perished with excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired stub axle appears to be bent inn at the top (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and grooved on both sides of the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn cracked and perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn cracked and perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch bighting point is high

Pass 29 Sep 2021 43,033 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 39,291 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel only just met pass criteria

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 39,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has little reserve travel only just met pass criteria

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 36,331 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 36,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 32,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 28,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 28,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,690 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 24,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding offside & nearside (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 22,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,934 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 17,993 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 14,149 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 10,966 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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BK58 FYN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 41,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK58 FYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK58 FYN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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